Time:
6:30 – 9:30 p.m.

Where:
Pack Square Park: Roger McGuire Green

Proceeds Benefit:
Asheville on Bikes

Other tips:
Food is welcome, alcohol is not (leave that to us)
Bring low chairs or blankets – or lounge on the grass!
No pets or smoking, please.

To learn more about New Belgium’s Clips of Faith series, go to www.clipsoffaith.com.
The creative team at New Belgium Brewing reviewed and selected the winning
films. Three top winners will receive an all expenses paid trip to New Belgium.

“Cultivating the culture of urban and commuter riding through advocacy and celebration” is AoB’s mission. The mission is being realized because of your participation. When you show, we grow.

In the next few weeks AoB needs you, your time and your talents. Lets continue to work together to cultivate the culture of Asheville’s urban bicycle culture. When you show, we grow.

Bicycle Corral @ Lexington Ave Fun Festival (LAFF)

Sunday, Sept. 5^th

AoB’s bicycle corrals are now a hallmark of Asheville’s events. Consider volunteer for a two hour shift at the LAFF, a truly local Asheville festival.

Contact AoB’s volunteer coordinator, Rachel Reeser for scheduling @ ashevilleonbikes@gmail.com.

New Belgium Brewery’s ‘Clips of Faith’

Friday, Sept. 10^th

New Belgium Brewery partners with Asheville Downtown Association and Asheville on Bikes to throw a bicycle film festival at Pack Square. AoB needs several volunteers to make this event happen. Please sign up for a volunteer shift. Shift responsibilities include:

Beer Servers:

AoB needs twelve volunteers to pour beer to all of our thirsty participants.

Merchandise Movers:

AoB needs two volunteers to sell merchandise.

ID checkers & Wristband Providers

AoB needs six volunteers to assist with checking id’s and wrist banding those of age.

Set Up Crew:

AoB needs three people to assist with set up. These volunteers are going to be moving stuff so be ready of some lifting.

Break Down Crew:

AoB needs three people to assist with break down. Again, these volunteers are going to be moving stuff so be ready of some lifting.

Traveling Beer Sales:

AoB needs six people to travel around the festival to sell New Belgium Brewery’s finest.

New Belgium Brewery has wonderful incentives for eager volunteers.

Contact AoB’s volunteer coordinator, Rachel Reeser @ ashevilleonbikes@gmail.com. When you contact Rachel, let her know what position interests you. If you’re up for anything, let her know that as well.

Asheville’s Bicycle Count

Sept. 12^th – 18^th

Asheville’s Bicycle / Pedestrian Task Force is preparing another bicycle count. We need volunteers to work two hours shifts at various intersections throughout the city. The data generated from these bicycle counts is used to advocate for multimodal transportation improvements. Contact Claudia Nix @ ClaudiaNix@libertybikes.com for volunteers details and scheduling.

In the past year, Asheville has made significant strides in improving how we move about our city. As the people of Asheville continue to support bicycling throughout our community, community leaders respond and our transportation infrastructure improves.  Each one of us plays an important role making Asheville the model of multimodal transportation of the Southeast. When you show, we grow.

Asheville on Bikes looks forward to cultivating the culture of bicycling with your throughout the year. Thank you for your volunteerism.

Respectfully,

Mike Sule

The funds generated from this event will be invested in expanding Asheville’s greenways and advancing the culture of urban and commuter riding throughout the city of Asheville. Thank you Asheville Downtown Association and all the volunteers who contribute their time and talents to advance transportation options in our city.

Pedallers,

Spring is here, Asheville’s bicycle drum is beating and we need volunteers throughout the season to maintain the rhythm. Your volunteer time is an investment in expanding Asheville’s vibrant bicycle culture. When you show, we grow.

The fundraising efforts of Bike Love 10’ resulted in AoB and the Blue Ridge Bicycle Club purchasing twelve mobile racks that enable us to expand our bicycle corrals. We have the infrastructure, now we need the people. Lets work together and pronounce the power of the pedal.

Review the dates below, select your volunteer spot and contact AoB’s Volunteer Coordinator, Rachel Reeser @ ashevilleonbikes@gmail.com to secure the date and details.

Mountain Sports Festival

Friday 28th
Bicycle Corral – AoB needs five volunteers between 5pm – 9pm.

Sunday 30th
Bicycle Corral – AoB needs ten volunteers between 12pm – 5pm

Downtown After 5

Friday, May 21st
Bicycle Corral – AoB needs eight volunteers between 4pm – 9pm. Sign up for a one or two hour slot.

Friday, June 18th
AoB has been selected to manage the Downtown After 5 wristband sales. Funds generated from this event are donated to AoB.

Wristband Volunteers – AoB needs twenty-four volunteers for two hour shifts between the hours of 5pm – 9pm.

Bicycle Corral – AoB needs eight volunteers between 4pm – 9pm. Sign up for a one or two hour slot.

Friday, July 16th
Bicycle Corral – AoB needs eight volunteers between 4pm – 9pm. Sign up for a one or two hour slot.

Friday, August 20th
Bicycle Corral – AoB needs eight volunteers between 4pm – 9pm.  Sign up for a one or two hour slot.

Friday, September 17th
Bicycle Corral – AoB needs eight volunteers between 4pm – 9pm. Sign up for a one or two hour slot.

Beer City

Asheville’s bicycle culture attracts some national press. Thank you all for making Asheville the city to ride.

http://www.urbanvelo.org/issue19/p46-47.html

Free Family event focusing on children’s health and safety. Healthy Buncombe and partners will be hosting a bicycle rodeo to teach children and youth bicycle safety and skills. Children who bring their own bikes and helmets can have a local bicycle professional check their equipment for safety and fit. Bikes will also be available for children to use during the event.

Here is a link to the festival website- http://www.ymcawnc.org/healthykidsday.php

The main contact person is Tracey Armstrong- tracey.armstrong@buncombecounty.org or 828.606.3338.

The City of Asheville has been moving ahead on the Comprehensive Bicycle Plan.  We asked Barb Mee, the Bike Coordinator for the City, to fill us in on all the accomplishments for the past 2 years.  It is exciting to see the progress being made and good to pause to celebrate a job well done!

2009 Accomplishments

1. Designated federal ARRA funds to put bike lanes on:

a. Coxe Ave from Patton to Southside (and repaving)

b. Asheland Ave from Patton to Southside

c. Hilliard from Clingman to Biltmore

d. MLK, Jr. Ave from College to S. Charlotte

e. climbing lane on Kimberly from north of Edwin to Gracelyn (and repaving)

(NOTE: Please see the Comprehensive Bicycle Plan Tracker for details on the timelines for these projects.)

2. Completed climbing lane on Lexington Avenue.

3. Installed bike lockers in each city-owned parking garage (Rankin, Civic Center and Wall Street), and in the Rankin Arcade, which connects Haywood Street and the Rankin garage. (contact City of Asheville Parking Services at 259-5792 to rent one)

4. Created plan to improve safety conditions for bicyclists crossing the railroad tracks on Riverside Drive.

5. City partnered with Evergreen Community Charter School to apply for a Safe Routes to School grant, but did not get it.

6. Included bike plan recommendations in proposed revisions to the city’s standard specifications and details manual.

7. Continued to install bike racks on the sidewalk in CBD and West Asheville’s CBD (as requested – email ibike@ashevillenc.gov to request one).

8. Encouraged the YWCA to establish their Y-commute program, their discounted membership that allows active commuters to have a place to shower before work (contact the YWCA for details).

2008 Accomplishments (Highlights)

1. Adopted the Comprehensive Bicycle Plan!!!!
2. Completed sharrows on South French Broad Avenue.
3. Hired a Pedestrian and Bike Coordinator, Barb Mee.
4. Applied for and received a Safe Routes for Schools grant for Emma Elementary.
5. Updated the existing Asheville Bicycle Map to show residents and visitors preferred routes for bicycling.
6. Installed loop detector symbols (Dec 2008) at five city intersections to help cyclists position their bike to activate the traffic signal detector.